Before the release of 3D, the band released an EP titled Green Light, Go! and a self titled compilation of demos before being signed to Sumerian Records, where they've since remained. They also released a few Pre-Production demos of songs that would later be featured on 3D. Shortly after the albums release, Zack Johnson would leave the band and temporarily be replaced by Chris Moore, who was also featured on the bands music videos for 3-D and What This Means To Me. Johnson returned after Moore left the band due to "artistic differences" and joined the band on Warped Tour 2010.
The band released their second full-length album The End of the World Party on February 22, 2011. The album is noticeably different from 3D as it's a lot less heavy and more pop punk sounding. They played Soundwave 2011 in Australia, supported We the Kings alongside VersaEmerge in the United Kingdom, and played on the 2011 AP Tour along with Conditions, VersaEmerge, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, and Black Veil Brides. The band also made its national TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live performing "Glow" and "What This Means to Me."
I See Stars joined the 2011 Scream It Like You Mean It tour supporting its headliners Breathe Carolina and Chiodos, and also featuring Mod Sun, The Color Morale, and The Air I Breathe.
I See Stars released their third full-length album, Digital Renegade, on March 13, 2012. They took a heavier, more hardcore route with this release, but they still retained that electronic feel, with synthesized clean and screamed vocals. It also features guest vocals by Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria on the track "Endless Sky," as well as guest vocals by Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday fame on the track "Electric Forest."
Before the release of their fourth album, New Demons, which released on October 22, 2013, the band exclusively premiered their first single for the album, Violent Bounce [People Like ¥øµ] on Alternative Press and played Ten Thousand Feet live during Warped Tour 2013. On August 27, 2013, the band announced their North American headlining tour Started From The Bottom Now We Here with The Word Alive, Crown the Empire, and guests Dayshell, Get Scared, and Palisades, which started on October 29 and ended on November 24.
On July 31, 2015, the band released an acoustic album titled Phases, which featured many of their older songs reimagined as acoustic songs along with a few cover songs that were also acoustic. Jimmy Gregerson would be kicked from the band due to unknown reasons and Zach Johnson was kicked from the band as well. Devin would replace Zach as the unclean vocalist and Andrew Oliver would be moved from drums to keyboards and synth. The bands fifth album, Treehouse , was released on June 17, 2016. This album, unlike their previous two, isn't very heavy and is more chill. Acoustic versions of some songs from the album were released on April 6, 2018.
After a 5 year hiatus and Instagram account wipe, the band finally teased that they'd be releasing new material soon. According to the band on Twitter, the highly anticipated sixth album will feature more than 12 songs.
NZT48
I See Stars Lyrics
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Not today bishop, not today miss nuclear
I wish this greed never started
But now we're here and it's time to stand up
You can't really believe anything you're hearing, can you
You can't really believe anything you're seeing, can you
The fire in my gut
I feel it in my heart
On the tip of my tongue
The time to move is now
No, we're not gonna run from truth
It's the world versus one
We're not scared of you
And after all where did the pieces go
We're here to bust this whole thing wide open
We're here for you
Reveal the truth
You can't really believe anything you're hearing, can you
You can't really believe anything you're seeing, can you
We're back with the sense of vengeance
To our leaders that let us down
We're not leaving till we get what we want
Own up to your lies and your disregard
We'll charge the throne, we'll set the tone
We'll leave nothing but skin and bone
We'll start the show, reap what we sow
We aren't taking this anymore
In God we trust that you'll all be dealt with
You can't escape
You can't escape judgement
Some men just want to watch the world burn
Watch the world burn!
Watch the world burn!
The only verdict is vengeance!
There's no stopping me now from calling you out!
The only verdict is vengeance!
No, we're not gonna run from truth
It's the world versus one
We're not scared of you
No, we're not gonna run from truth
It's the world versus one
We're not scared of you
And after all where did the pieces go
We're here to bust this whole thing wide open
The time to move is now!
The lyrics of the song NZT48 by I See Stars tackle the issue of deception and greed that is prevalent in society. The lyrics are directed at those in power who have betrayed the trust of their followers. The opening lines, "We are surrounded by harlots, Not today bishop, not today miss nuclear," suggest that there are people in power who are using their status to deceive others. The band expresses a wish that this greed never started, but since it has, it's time for everyone to stand up against it.
The lyrics also question the validity of what people are hearing and seeing. They suggest that we can't believe everything we hear or see, and the time to move is now. The band expresses their frustration towards leaders who have let them down while promising to hold them accountable for their actions, "We're back with the sense of vengeance, To our leaders that let us down, We're not leaving till we get what we want, Own up to your lies and your disregard." The song's lyrics are a call to action, encouraging the masses to stand up and reveal the truth while refusing to run from it.
Line by Line Meaning
We are surrounded by harlots
We are surrounded by deceitful and unscrupulous people
Not today bishop, not today miss nuclear
We are not listening to the religious authorities and political leaders as they are not giving us the right guidance
I wish this greed never started
I regret that greed has driven us to this point
But now we're here and it's time to stand up
We cannot go back, so we must stand up for what's right
You can't really believe anything you're hearing, can you
We cannot trust what we hear because of the widespread deception
You can't really believe anything you're seeing, can you
We cannot trust what we see because of the widespread deception
The time to move is now
We must take action at this moment
The fire in my gut
I feel a burning passion inside me
I feel it in my heart
I am deeply committed to this cause
On the tip of my tongue
I am ready to speak out
No, we're not gonna run from truth
We are not avoiding the truth
It's the world versus one
We are standing up to the world even if we are alone
We're not scared of you
We are not afraid of those who oppose us
And after all where did the pieces go
The pieces don't fit together, and we question the truth that's been presented to us
We're here to bust this whole thing wide open
We are here to expose the truth
We're here for you
We are doing this for everyone's benefit
Reveal the truth
We demand that the truth be revealed
We're back with the sense of vengeance
We are back with a great desire for justice
To our leaders that let us down
We are addressing those leaders who have failed us
We're not leaving till we get what we want
We will not give up until we achieve our goal
Own up to your lies and your disregard
We demand that you admit to your lies and lack of concern for us
We'll charge the throne, we'll set the tone
We will take on those in power and show them how things should be done
We'll leave nothing but skin and bone
We will take everything from those who have wronged us
We'll start the show, reap what we sow
We will make things happen and take responsibility for our actions
We aren't taking this anymore
We refuse to tolerate this anymore
In God we trust that you'll all be dealt with
We believe that justice will ultimately be served
You can't escape
You cannot avoid the consequences of your actions
You can't escape judgement
You will eventually face the consequences of your actions
Some men just want to watch the world burn
Some people take pleasure in the chaos and destruction of society
The only verdict is vengeance!
We are seeking justice through revenge
There's no stopping me now from calling you out!
We will publicly call out those who have wronged us
No, we're not gonna run from truth
We are not afraid to face the truth
The time to move is now!
We must take action immediately
Lyrics © ABRAMUS
Written by: Jeffrey Allen Valentine, Devin Nicholas Oliver, Andrew James Oliver, Zachary Tyler Johnson, James William Venner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AmericaWest90
This is the song that got me into any post hardcore or anything hardcore metal period.
@diegov3716
Same bro!!
@steezyJMX
You guys were late.
@garrettaustin6301
+AmericaWest90 im sorry
@Overthedepths
this is their best song so far
@wadegrim4822
Shit still bumps like im back in highschool
@rollensyko13
No cap.
@AniceGorilla
This is so awesome. Finally they are making music like in their first album "3D" again.
@baileyaleece92
damn....ISS is about to kill it with this new album.
@aislinn95
Better than the last album, catchy, I think I like them again